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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,217.63, 11,349.69 and 5,524.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,217.63, 11,349.69 and 5,524.18 is: 7,629.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,217.63 : 11,349.69 = 5,524.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,217.63/11,349.69 = 5,524.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,217.63x = 11,349.69 × 5,524.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,217.63x = 62,697,702.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,697,702.13/8,217.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,629.66

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